Eire’s Seamus Energy is one shot behind chief Denny McCarthy after the opening spherical on the Genesis Invitational in San Diego.
Energy, 37, bogeyed the second gap however picked up 4 pictures from there to maneuver into competition with a three-under-par 69 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Thursday.
Chief McCarthy, who’s but to win on the PGA Tour, eagled the ultimate gap to take a one-shot lead over fellow American Patrick Rodgers and Energy.
World primary Scottie Scheffler is one shot additional again at two beneath, alongside Davis Thompson and Wyndham Clark, whereas Northern Eire’s Rory McIlroy ended the day on even par.
Solely 19 of the 72 gamers shot even par or higher in difficult moist and windy situations.
The occasion is being hosted at Torrey Pines, somewhat than Los Angeles’ Riviera Nation Membership, due to final month’s wildfires.
